This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1941
Page
2
Brief items describe visits and moves in Washington and nearby towns. Notables include the Gahrs returning to Aurora after visits with sisters, a C. A. Speer sale in 19012, and attendances at an Eastern Star anniversary. Other notes cover hospital stays, tax payment deadlines, house moves, and a family voyage to St. Petersburg, Fla.
A thick rug or rubber mat under the feet reduces fatigue while ironing. The tip emphasizes comfort aids for long ironing sessions.
Ottumwa visits Washington tonight for a Little Six home opener as the Demons, led by coach Fred Geneva departing for Florida, seek a big crowd return. Injuries eased, Faulkner may start at end alongside Maas and Conner with Arnold at center as the starting unit prepares for Ottumwa’s challenge.
National League standings show Brooklyn second with a 96 55 record and Pittsburgh at 80 71. Thursday results include Brooklyn 6 Boston 0 and Cincinnati 6 New York 0. American League leaders New York 60 21 and Cleveland 68 82 with several games listed for today.
Atlantic records its greatest depth at 30 096 feet or 5 7 miles north of Puerto Rico. This measurement marks the deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean confirmed to date.
Coach Joe Duea leads a ten man squad from West Chester for the season debut at Elkader against the six man junior college Cardinals. Key returnees Don Morrison Bill Steele and Jack Mace headline the lineup with Verle Crist at back and Joe Pease center. Flynn may start after a bout with a skin infection while C Galen Bull may relieve Pease at center and see backfield action. Sikke temple and Clyde Finke travel with the team as reserves.
The Washington chapter No. 98 of the Order of Eastern Star marked its golden anniversary with a banquet at the Masonic temple attended by about 250 people. A three course turkey dinner was served to members and guests, with elaborate yellow and white decorations and gifts for longtime members. Local and visiting dignitaries plus past matrons and grand officers attended, with a memorial service and musical program to conclude the evening.
Veronica Adrian of New York and James Terence Caffrey of New York will renew their vows at the Church of St John the Baptist in New York with Rev A Pollanaris officiating. Eileen Farrell will sing four selections. reception at Beekman Tower follows.
The VFW celebrated its 42nd anniversary with 70 members and families gathering at the Dale Atkinson home west of town. An evening wiener roast at 6:30 featured hot dogs coffee and marshmallows around a camp fire with guests Art Murray Ira Jones of Mt. Pleasant and Mr and Mrs Bert Smith.
Mrs. Boyd White hosted the first meeting of the Child Study department of the Fortnightly club with co host Mrs. W A Erbe. Leader Mrs Pan Horak presided and Mrs. L E Travis led the program. Papers by Mrs Kiesey on When Children Fail to Tell the Truth and Mrs Sam Erwin on Helping the Child to Help Himself sparked discussion. Guests included Mrs Kenneth Freeman Mrs Tom Parsons Mrs Francis McConnell and Mrs Ray Anderson.
Mrs Harry Donaldson hosted sixteen Booster club members Tuesday afternoon. President Mrs Sam Neill led the business meeting. Mrs Neill and Mrs Lloyd Walker will attend the county nutrition committee meeting Thursday evening. Roll call named a favorite magazine. Mrs Homer Jarrard reviewed All This and Heaven Too. Red Cross sewing followed. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Milford Anderson and guest Maurine Walker.
B. V. Garby of Brighton was admitted last evening as a medical patient. James Pulver of 222 Fast Main Street was admitted this morning as a medical patient. John Barnett of Brighton was admitted this morning for X ray.
Mrs Mary L Guy of Brighton entertained her old school mates Mrs Julia Parks Mrs Sadie Gordon Mrs Katie Gates and Mrs Clara Schäfer at her home on Wednesday evening Washington guest Mrs Lottie Robertson attended Light refreshments were served by her daughter Mrs Opal Robertson at the close of the evening.
The Catholic Daughters of America held a social meeting hosted by Mrs. Leo Sueppel. Thirteen members and two guests attended with prizes awarded in bridge and bingo. A birthday gift was given to Catherine Swift, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Sueppel's daughter and another hostess. The next meeting is a potluck at the K. C. hall on Oct 8 with a shower planned for a Wyman member.
The plant, a unique insect predator, is native to restricted tidewater areas of the Carolinas. It cannot tolerate soil moisture changes and is very difficult to transplant. Reaches about 10 inches tall with hinged leaves red on the inside to attract insects.
Reports note ongoing treatment for an injured right knee and foot. Medical staff emphasize rehabilitation and monitoring for mobility restoration and pain management. Further medical updates are anticipated as recovery progresses.
Thirty members and 29 guests attended yesterday's luncheon at the country club clubhouse at one o'clock. In the afternoon bridge saw Mrs. I. R. Coffey of West Chester win the contract and Mrs. Al Ledger win the auction. Committee chair Mrs. Phil Antonoff led the event with assistants Mrs. Don Bell Mrs. Harland Mead Mrs. C. R. Wilson and Mrs. T. R. Phillips.
Mrs J Shalla Jr hosted the H J club gathering yesterday afternoon with 10 members and two guests, including Mrs V Spevacek and her nurse Miss Roberts. President Mrs George Shalla led the business session focused on Red Cross sewing. A luncheon followed, hosted by Mrs Shalla and assisted by Mrs Frank Catterson and Mrs Ray Sojka. Next meeting set in three weeks.
Marian Krumbholtz the grand worthy advisor of Rainbow Girls in Iowa will attend a special ceremony Monday at the Masonic temple in Indianapolis. A 6:30 co operative dinner in the temple dining room precedes an 8:00 installation of Rainbow officers with Masons Eastern Stars Rainbow Girls and parents invited to the public event.
The Pansy Hill club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Sam Sigafoose home with seven members present. Guests Bertha Kephart and Judy Thompson attended. The group discussed Red Cross sewing and planned a six o'clock Wiener roast for Thursday evening in October.
Committees organize four social events for the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs district convention. Luncheons on Tuesday and Wednesday and a Tuesday evening banquet are at the First Methodist Church dining room, with a Country Club tea Tuesday afternoon. Hostesses, decorations, favors, and a style show are arranged by multiple clubs and volunteers.
A column notes Robert Eugene Godwin turns six and several local residents celebrate birthdays today including Mrs. Frey on her 77th. John Perdock and Pearl Amlong also mark birthdays, while Sherm Crone and Charles Doran celebrate their wedding anniversaries. Patricia Ann Skinner reaches one year as the grandchild of multiple families in West Chester and Washington.
Members hosted at the Glen Thompson home were asked to bring wieners buns pie and table service with coffee provided. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Kep Hart. The October meeting will be with Mrs Ernest Wagner.
Seven states currently lack capital punishment procedures sparking renewed discussion in state legislatures and among legal scholars. Advocates cite moral concerns and justice system fairness while opponents urge abolition citing wrongful conviction risks and moral costs.
Mrs Harry Anderson hosted the Rural Women’s Club meeting yesterday afternoon with seven members present. Reports were given on the last session and the club picnic. Mrs Grant Humston was chosen to lead the home project lessons as officers will be elected at the next meeting. Red Cross sewing produced two dozen diapers.
A vintage ad offers winter coats with or without fur in old styles and prices from 12.56 dollars. Sports models feature zipper lining polo and tweed options with reversible rain proof designs. Kate Greenway and Cinderella girls frocks priced at 1.25 and 2.00 dollars. New snappy styles promoted.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.